As officially announced by representative of the Vietnamese government, all nationals of 5 Western European countries, consisting of UK, Spain, Italy, France and German, whether residing in their home country, in Hongkong or in any other country around the world, are continually entitled to 15-day Vietnam visa exemption until June 30, 2018.

No Vietnam visa required for 5 European nationalities in HongKong

Vietnam visa exemption overview for those citizens

This program allows holders of UK, Spain, Italy, France and German passports to enter Vietnam without processing a visa beforehand if they just stay in the country for a maximum period of 15 days. This program will expire on June 30, 2018.

But, in order to enjoy the exemption, those citizens need to ensure the following conditions:

Their passport is valid for at least 6 months since their arrival date in Vietnam; and

Their arrival date does not fall within 30 days since exit date of their last stay in Vietnam with visa exemption.

To get visa exemption, they only need to bring their passport to show to the immigration officer at border gate. And it is recommended in all cases to travel with proof of the exit ticket of the country within the period of 15 days that governs the exemption of the visa.

When those citizens need a visa to Vietnam?

As mentioned above, this policy goes with conditions. As such, citizens of those countries who do not meet the above conditions shall need obtain a valid visa to Vietnam, ie.

Their stay in Vietnam is no more than 15 days but their arrival date falls within 30 days since exit date of their last stay in Vietnam with visa exemption

Their stay in Vietnam is more than 15 days.

How those citizens can get a Vietnam visa:

There are two assumption as follows:

1. If they wish to stay for no more than 30 days:

They can obtain a Vietnam e-visa, which is just for tourists with single entry;

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Disclaimers

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